The Student Leadership Challenge

The Student Leadership Challenge Synopsis

The Student Leadership Challenge: Student Workbook and Leadership Journal is the companion to the bestselling leadership book for students and young people

Designed to be used with The Student Leadership Challenge or the Student Leadership Practices Inventory, this workbook will help students go beyond theory and dive into leadership practice. The activities and worksheets inside will guide students in better understanding and embodying The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®. There is also a unit on taking, digesting, and understanding the cornerstone assessment of this program, the Student Leadership Practices Inventory. With the workbook's guidance, students can gain insight into their current leadership skills and identify areas for improvement. Then, they can work through content that helps them commit to and work continuously on their leadership development.

The Student Leadership Challenge is based on four decades of research on what people do when at their personal best as leaders. Tailored specifically to young and emerging leaders, this Student Workbook and Leadership Journal builds leadership skills that translate to real-world applications. The fourth edition and the companion workbook have been updated with new stories about topics critical to today's youth, including climate change, social justice, mental health, and virtual learning.

Student leaders using this workbook will:

• Put The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership into action with exercises that will help them succeed in school and in life.
• Examine their current leadership skills and make a plan for becoming the best leader they can be.
• Practice critical leadership behaviors and engage in thought-provoking activities.
• Assess their own potential with the Student Leadership Practices Inventory.

After working through The Student Leadership Challenge: Student Workbook and Leadership Journal, readers will emerge with leadership skills that they can take with them, wherever the future leads.